Electrical Designer

KLH Engineers; Fort Thomas (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Designer to work remotely. The role involves designing electrical systems including power and lighting, collaborating with a team of engineers, and ensuring project requirements are met. Preferred candidates will have an associate degree and some relevant experience, alongside proficiency in software such as Revit. Strong communication skills are essential for client interactions.

Qualifications

• Any prior consulting engineering or construction field experience preferred.
• Perform calculations for load diversification, fault current and voltage drop.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks individually and with a team.
• Create and organize construction document deliverables.
• Design power distribution and fire alarm systems.

Skills

Design principles understanding

Team collaboration

Basic computing skills

Client communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Job description

Overview

Title: Electrical Designer
Location: Remote Friendly
Department: Electrical
Reports To: Team Leader of Electrical Engineering Department

The role of an electrical designer is to apply their skill and expertise to fulfill the design requirements of a project. A designer is responsible for execution of project requirements, layout, modeling and coordination required to generate technical deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

Designer

General

• Perform design tasks individually and with a team of other designers and engineers to produce technical deliverables.
• Comprehend design principles within discipline and possess a basic understanding of other MEP discipline principals.
• Effectively delegate work to others.
• Create, organize and plot construction document deliverables for issuance to the field.
• Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections, details and schedules.
• Apply design principles for multiple project types and clients from inception to closeout.
• Review submittals and answer questions from the field.
• Communicate with clients verbally and in written form.
• Perform detailed surveys.
• Actively participate in company training.
• Actively learn and grow technical knowledge and soft skills.

Technical

• Design the following systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections and fire alarm.
• Perform calculations: load diversification, fault current and voltage drop.
• Understand and apply relevant aspects of building, electrical and energy codes.
• Perform branch circuiting and panel schedule calculations.
• Perform device layouts for power, lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate scope and connections with other trades.
• Perform lighting calculations and manipulate to obtain a required light level.
• Perform lighting energy compliance calculations and document results.
• Edit master specifications to be job specific.

Qualifications

Designer

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Any prior consulting engineering or construction field experience preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic computing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Revit preferred

Performance Metrics

• Attitude
• Accepts responsibility and ownership of work
• Accuracy and timeliness of completed tasks
• Expands knowledge base and consistently applies
• Attention to detail
• Understanding and application of company standards
• Department participation
• Innovation
• Quality and effectiveness of communication with clients and other outside parties